stirring

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Fatih Akin directs a stirring, thoughtful drama—based on the memories of Hark Bohm—about a German child on a remote North Sea island in 1945.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In 2016, workers cut down dozens of oaks trees on land managed by Justin to make room for new grape plantings, stirring up controversy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

These films break through a dense documentary market with their stirring portraits of wars, political leaders, activists, artists, musicians, movements, and occasionally, regular people like you and me.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

However, with England 18-10 ahead with 20 minutes to go, defeat number 33 for Italy was a distinct possibility until a stirring final quarter.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

However, we were so emotionally and physically exhausted that we fell asleep almost instantly and slept for hours without stirring.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall